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New Delhi, Nov 17: The ketogenic (keto) diet has gained immense popularity for quick weight loss, better blood sugar control and improved energy levels. While many people follow it as a long-term lifestyle, a striking new study from University of Utah Health is raising serious concerns. According to researchers, extended use of a very-high-fat, very-low-carb diet may trigger significant metabolic risks. In lab mice, months of strict keto feeding led to fatty liver disease, impaired insulin response and signs of organ stress — warning that long-term keto may not be as safe as widely believed.

The study, published in Science Advances, observed that male mice developed fatty liver as fat accumulated in liver cells — an early marker of liver disease. Aft

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